Frederick Rooks, his cousin, in DeKalb County, Georgia.
He was charged with one count of murder and is being held without bond.
Silento hangs out on the red carpet at the 2016 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The rapper was arrested and charged Monday for the murder of his cousin. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Police responded to a call about gunshots being fired, and upon their arrival, they found Rooks dead at the scene.
According to a report from the
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, police gathered video from the security cameras of several neighboring residences. The footage showed several cars fleeing the scene. “After a thorough investigation, DKPD detectives identified Hawk as Rooks’ cousin and the person responsible for Rooks’ murder,” police spokeswoman
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The year has already been filled with so many surprises, and itâs only two months in. The latest news to break was the arrest of âWatch Me (Whip and Nae Nae)â rapper Silento in Georgia. The rapper was recently charged with murder in connection to a crime committed back in January. Hereâs what we know.
As reported by the
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Silento (whose real name is Ricky Hawk) was charged with one count of murder on Feb. 1. The rapperâs charge was connected to a crime committed on Jan. 21 where the DeKalb County Police Department was called in to investigate a body lying in the middle of the street. The victim was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds. At the time, the body remained unidentified with DeKalb police believing the victim was tied to the location. The body was identified as 34-year-old DeKalb resident Frederick Rooks when the charges were announced. In the DeKalb Policeâs statement, spokeswoma
According to the DeKalb County Police Department, the 23-year-old bornÂ
Richard âRickyâ Lamar Hawk, was taken into custody on Monday (Feb. 1). Online jail records report that he is being held on one count of felony murder without bond.
The former rap star found global success in 2015 with his song and popular dance âWhip/Nae Naeâ. His song peaked No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100,Â
Complex  reports.
On Jan. 21 at 3:30 am, a series of gunshots were heard by neighbors, in Panthersville, Georgia. Rooks was reportedly found in the middle of a residential street with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene,Â
Published February 2, 2021
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Rap star
Silento – made famous by his hit track
Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) – has been arrested for the alleged murder of his own cousin.
Silento – real name
Ricky Hawk – was arrested and taken in to custody by the DeKalb County Police Department earlier today in relation to the death of his cousin